How Do I Survive In California Making $27,000?

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[scaldon]

He has a fiance for 7 years . He's 27 and doesn't know what field he wants to work in . Keeps gaving kids without a good income .This guy needs help . Hopefully he gets the help he needs .

[ransom]

The girlfriend needs at least a part time job. A $27k income in CA with kids is ridiculous.

[edb]

“She’s not afraid of having babies” Dave is a fool with it. I love it. He don’t play

[MFlint-untq]

Shots fired “She’s not afraid of making babies.” But for real, he needs to increase his income or find a trade.

[jellybeans]

Why do people insist on having kids, when they are not financially secure and stable. It's always the kids that suffer first 😡

[yayyareaa]

Step 1: Leave California
Step 2: Leave California
Step 3: Repeat 1st two steps

[bdavis]

“Paint or get off the ladder” I’m gonna have to use that one 👍🏾

[bttpsni]

I’m 25. No kids or boyfriend I’m actually proud of that. I’m not gonna stay here forever, but for now I love the single life. Saving $$$

[rangerfan]

I left a job in California that was paying me $35K for a job in Texas that paid me $35K and that has been the biggest singular pay increase I've had in my career, to date.

[charlesyoung]

The only possible way you could survive in California on $27, 000 a year is if you were completely debt free (including house) and lived an absolutely modest lifestyle. And even then it'd be a stretch.

[jack]

Dave toasted Wesley after he said “she’s not afraid of having babies.” I had a good laugh.

[ratgrandma]

Hes not a sole provider when hes living with her parents

[bebop]

I make $48, 000 a year in California and I can barely even make it on that. Also, call me insensitive, but I think people are stupid to keep having babies when they can't afford it and don't even own a house yet. I make $48k and wouldn't dare have a baby without buying a house first. I also wouldn't have a baby if I'm not married but that's a different topic. Edit: the reason I say I'd want to buy a house first is because here in CA if you're renting, they usually increase your rent by about $50-$100 every year, which makes renting EXTREMELY expensive.

[Kristonia]

I went to college at 30, effectively tripling my income. There is hope for this guy.

[nikkole]

Why does he keep getting her pregnant if she refuses to marry him and won’t work? I don’t get it.

[Waterbender]

BEYONCÉ: “If you like it then you should have put a ring on it”

DAVE: “Paint it or get off the ladder...”

[treasureholley]

I love how Dave literally be calling out people’s foolishness.

[Jay-pfcn]

The man must have serious game. I make 60k no kids and I can't get a date in Cali.

[yamamancha]

2:35 "Jumping from job to job" and "Being able to provide for my family" typically don't mix. They're afraid to have a plan.
"Don't be afraid of consistency" -Russell Wilson

[Andrea]

She's probably not marrying him so she can get government assistance and not work. Two kids and unmarried after 7 years is ridiculous.